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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
8
A bustling Bath scene records a July 1885 parade by Brunswick Juvenile band, boating and picnics at Lake Grove, church lawn parties with Chinese lanterns, and a Grant funeral observance. It also notes Captain Oliver Silsby's wife’s death, local banking trustees elected, and community outings from Bath to Popham and Cape Newagen with sailing, concerts, and regattas planned.
On July 24 1885 a large crowd enjoyed a concert by the Cadet band at the Aliquippa House Small Point. The Steamer Summerside arrived yesterday bringing guests and visitors to the seaside locale for the event.
The Maine state highway police, 61 strong, begin duties statewide after a ceremony with Governor Brewster and Chief Field. Officers receive revolvers and commissions to enforce state laws as new as a modern law enforcement corps. Probate notices announce Nina A. O Hara named executrix and Milton S Kimball appointed administrator with local dates shown.
Health workers promote Live Long in Maine as a state slogan after Maine Public Health Association studies compare Maine mortality with the U S registry area. The analysis shows Maine deaths skew older less in early childhood, with Maine’s average life expectancy about seven and one tenth years longer than the U S average, despite higher deaths after 65.
Summer stains are easier to treat when fresh. The guide lists stain types and methods such as grass, grease, cream, blueberry, and fly paper stains with specific steps using cold water, soap, alcohol, magnesia, or special solvents.
A 1925 Maine probate notice details Agnes N. Torrey petitioning as executrix of Francis Bowen Torrey Jr. The document outlines heirs, including Agnes Torrey of Bath and relatives in Bath and Portland, and requestsLetters Testamentary with bond waived. A court order sets publication and a probate hearing date in Bath.
A Montreal dispute notes that Quebec police levy $10 speeding fines on American visitors with receipts stamped by the province. Local officials defend fairness, saying speeds and road conditions differ from U.S. norms and enforcement targets real abuses rather than discrimination.
Funeral for Frances M. Purington widow of Charles Purington was held Friday at two at her home 1037 Middle Street. Rev Charles E Brooks of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were her sons Frederick Charles Horace Woodman and son-in-law George Cressey. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Lorraine M. Price died Thursday in Portland.
Mr and Mrs Eugene H Farwell with Rev W F Ineson and Mrs Ineson completed a 4377 mile journey from Yakima to Portland in 16 days via Columbia Oregon Lincoln highways with few incidents. Farwell plans to settle in Auburn Maine after meeting old colleagues and noting Bath greetings and remarks about former Seattle and Washington leaders.
A historical note estimates five million deaf people in the country, with 50 percent of deafness preventable through childhood disease treatment. An NYC school survey found about half at risk, and doctors urge avoiding forceful nose blowing to reduce future deafness.
Maine has spent 4.4 million dollars on roads and bridges and erected 7 700 posts with bold black route numbers to designate the Atlantic highway as Route 1 from Kittery to Calais a 360 2 mile span. The new markers let motorists travel without consulting maps or asking directions improving the traveling experience and trip planning across the state. The article notes mileage up to Bangor.
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